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GVO 397J

1971 Citroen Sm

Brown Petrol 2670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,890 mi
Last recorded66,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1971 Citroen Sm56,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 397J
MakeCitroen
ModelSm
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,670cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,890 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Sm?

Based on 1,423 MOT tests across 203 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
849
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 28
Stop lamp not working 28
position lamp(s) not working 26
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GVO 397J is a 1971 Citroen Sm in Brown with a 2,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Citroen Sm models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 56,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Sm fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVO 397J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Sm typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Citroen Sm is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVO 397J registered?

GVO 397J is a 1971 Citroen Sm, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GVO 397J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 397J shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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